German Field Grey: equivalents & matches

Vallejo · Hobby Paint · 28.006. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #62625A finish matte type color family Grey

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

ΔE 5.1 · noticeable difference

Citadel

Stormvermin Fur

Layer

ΔE 5.5 · noticeable difference

Scale75

Graphite SC03

Scalecolor

ΔE 6.4 · noticeable difference

Kimera Kolors

Oxide Green

Expansion Set 1

ΔE 13.1 · different color

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Very close

Raf Dark Slate Grey · AK11849

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Dunkelgrau High Light · AK165

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Highlight & shadow paints

Real paints closest to the ideal first highlight and shadow for German Field Grey, using the layering model from the BrushForge app.

Highlight · step 1 of 2

Light Gull Grey Fs 16440 AK11866

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

Shadow · step 1 of 2

Dark Grey AK11022

AK Interactive · 3rd Gen Acrylic

target

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Complementary paints

Opposite-hue paints that make German Field Grey pop. Great for basing, freehand, or contrast details.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AK Interactive equivalent of German Field Grey?

The closest AK Interactive match for Vallejo German Field Grey is Basalt Grey (AK11021, 3rd Gen Acrylic) with a ΔE2000 distance of 2.9 (close match).

What color is German Field Grey?

German Field Grey is a standard grey miniature paint from Vallejo (Hobby Paint), code 28.006. Its screen color is approximately #62625A with a matte finish.

German Field Grey: equivalents & matches

Closest equivalents in other brands

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Complementary paints

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